Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Deer Hunters Overlook Game’s Merits

“Want a buck? Get a truck.” It’s been a decade or so since our fourth cousin posted that snide phrasing on a sign along the pasture fence. It was in response to and agitation from deer hunters driving country roads looking for deer to shoot with a big gun.

Broken New Year’s Resolutions Not Really A Serious Deal

New Year’s resolutions are made to be broken. At least that’s the way it seems. Lots of folks, our self included, figure out things that can be done to improve their selves beginning January 1. Somebody researched it and claims over 88 percent of Americans make at least one resolution for the New Year.

Many Symbols Of Christmas In Trees

Time to cut the Christmas tree. Not only will we have one of the biggest, bushiest, greenest and nicest-smelling trees around, but we’ll also be doing our part to improve the ranch land. For the past 36 years, an intruding red cedar has annually been sawed down in the pasture, put in a stand, decorated […]

Yes, Santa Claus Has His Place at Christmas

Santa Claus is coming to town. At least, Gene Autry sang that to be a fact, about a million times, and keeps right on selling records indicating such. So it must be true. Something about Santa Claus keeps us all young at heart, whether he makes it to our home or not.  “Better watch out,” […]